2FA app Authy breach exposes 33 million phone numbers, putting them at risk for phishing attacks No accounts have been compromised to date. Twilio has already secured endpoints and improved app security. On July 1, 2024, Twilio, the developer of the popular two-factor authentication (2FA) app Authy, disclosed a data breach affecting user phone numbers. Although the account itself is not compromised, exposing your phone number poses a serious risk of phishing and smishing attacks. Details on the Authy data breach According to a security alert issued by Twilio, hackers were found to have accessed the Authy Android app database…
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Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced support for the upcoming BNB Beacon Chain (BEP2) network upgrade and hard fork. This move aims to ensure the best user experience for customers.Maintenance ScheduleIn preparation for this important upgrade, Binance will perform wallet maintenance on BNB Beacon Chain (BEP2) starting from 07:00 (UTC) on July 9, 2024. As a result, deposits and withdrawals on BNB Beacon Chain (BEP2) will be suspended starting from 06:55 (UTC) on the same day. The maintenance is expected to take approximately 2 hours.Upgrade and Hard Fork DetailsThe actual network upgrade and hard fork…
Decentralized oracle network Chainlink (LINK) is suddenly seeing a lot more development activity, according to new data released by cryptocurrency analytics platform Santiment. Santiment noted that Chainlink has jumped in rankings in terms of development activity over the past 30 days, from fourth place in May to second place last month. Meanwhile, Hedera (HBAR), a decentralized app protocol, continues to lead the cryptocurrency space in terms of development activity. “Here are the top crypto coins by development frequency. Hedera still holds the top spot, with Chainlink falling to second. The list below is sorted by calculating all non-duplicated activity for…
Imagine an investment that combines the timeless value of gold with cutting-edge blockchain technology. Tokenized gold offers just that. A fresh and innovative way to invest in one of the most trusted assets in human history. TV Wine With TVVIN’s $VVG token, each digital coin represents 1 gram of investor-grade LBMA certified gold. With TVVIN, there are no more barriers or exclusive clubs. Tokenized gold is now open to investors of all levels. Tokenized times couldn’t be better. The gold market has surpassed $1 billion. Launched in April 2023, tokenization of real-world assets is set to reach trillions of dollars…
Bitcoin (BTC) fell more than 2% on July 4 as a key support level was retested for the first time since October 2023.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingViewThe recent BTC price crash is believed to be due to “spot selling”According to data provided by Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView, Bitstamp’s latest daily close has seen a new local low of $57,885.The lack of investor sentiment combined with the steady selling in the spot market has created an unfavorable situation for Bitcoin bulls.According to data from monitoring resource CoinGlass, at the time of writing, 24-hour BTC long-term liquidations amounted to approximately $60…
An Illinois district court judge has sided with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in a cryptocurrency Ponzi case, classifying two lesser-known altcoins as commodities.The Ponzi scheme involved Oregon native Sam Ikurti and his several companies, which defrauded victims by promising them “steady returns” of 15% per year from investments in “digital asset products.”This included Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), but also Olympus (OHM) and Climado (KLIMA), which the order states are also eligible as commodities.The CFTC said, “These virtual currencies fall into the same general category as bitcoin, and there are regulated futures contracts for bitcoin.”KLIMA is the governance…
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has challenged a motion by the Securities and Exchange Commission that seeks to block agency Chairman Gary Gensler from “reasonable gathering of evidence” in its ongoing legal battle with the SEC.“We responded to the SEC’s attempt to block Mr. Gensler’s reasonable pursuit of evidence. This case was brought by the SEC, not Coinbase. Democracy and due process die in the dark. We appreciate the court’s careful consideration of this matter,” Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, wrote in the letter. post Today at X.in letter In a filing Wednesday with U.S. District Judge Catherine Failla, Coinbase’s attorneys…
For those of us non-American farmers wondering what happens on the Fourth of July, they light a fire on the grill, have a cold beer, and meet family and friends. And, while they’re flipping burgers, they also brawl with a few party-ruining heavy metal alligators. You know, Grandma’s one blue mohawk away from having a heart attack. But this only happens in Florida, and only if you choose to play the Man vs Gator slot at BitStarz. It’s a must-play because it’s pure comedy and has a jackpot of up to $200,000. If that’s not enough, how about we tell…
The Astar community completed voting on the token burn proposal on June 2nd. Before the mid-June price crash, ASTR had been trading below $0.070 in late November. At the time of writing, ASTR was down 6.63% along with the broader cryptocurrency market amid concerns that the U.S. inflation outlook may be worse than expected. The recent price movement comes just a day after the Astar community voted to burn 350 million ASTR tokens, representing 5% of the total genesis supply. ASTR Token Burn Execution Timeline The Astar Foundation has set aside tokens for the Polkadot parachain auction, a mechanism for…
Treasure Tapper, a popular game in the Gala Games ecosystem, has introduced an attractive new feature designed to increase user engagement and reward loyalty. According to Gala News, the new Daily Reward feature allows players to claim coins every day to enhance their overall gaming experience. Daily Rewards: New Incentives for Players The Daily Reward feature is now available in the Earn tab of the game. Players can claim their rewards by tapping the Claim button every day. The reward system is designed to provide increasing benefits with continued participation. Day 1: Get 500 coins.…